Chris Burton has plenty to smile about Photo: Libby Law
Australian National Performance Director, Prue Barrett said earlier this week that she hoped to see “our guys clean up this weekend” and so far, her wish is coming true.
After Day One of dressage in the CCI 3* at Saumur, Australian is in the lead thanks to Chris Burton and Haruzac and the three Australians who competed today are in the top ten;
1ST: AUS-AUS-Christopher Burton (HARUZAC) 47.20
2ND: ITA-Giovanni Ugolotti (STORMHILL KOSSACK) 47.40
3RD: AUS-Bill Levett (HIPPOLYTE) 49.20
4TH: FRA-Lucas (KEEP DU MESNIL) 50.40
5TH: USA-Julian Stiller (ENJOY ME) 50.80
6TH: NZL-Andrew Nicholson (VISCOUNT GEORGE) 51.40
7TH: AUS-Clayton Fredericks (BE MY GUEST) 51.60
8TH: BEL-Karin Donckers (MAXWELL STEELE) 52.20
9TH:FRA-Karim Florent Laghouag (PYROMANE DE BRIOUX) 54.20
10TH: GBR-Julie Tew (LORD OF THE OWLS) 54.80
Paul Tapner watches on Photo: Libby Law
Tomorrow Paul Tapner rides both of his horses and each of the other Australians ride their second horses – most of which are their top mounts. However there is some stiff competition to come, including Mark Todd, Laura Collett, Andrew Nicholson, Caroline Powell and Zara Phillips to name a few so the Aussie guys will be out to impress and keep their top positions.
In the CCI 2* Karin Donckers and Lamicell Charizard currently lead on a score of 37.80.
For full results visit http://www.saumur.org/cci/actualites-listes-et-resultats-cci3-gb.html
For photos from Day One of dressage, visit our PHOTO GALLERY
